Eagle Cutting Tool MT-050-080-T-I Hss Metric Taper Tap

Product Description

The EAGLE CUTTING TOOL MT-050-080-T-I is an M5.0 x 0.80mm pitch high-speed steel (HSS) taper tap designed for cutting internal threads in metal workpieces. The taper chamfer, typically spanning 8 to 10 threads, allows the tap to start easily in a drilled hole and progressively cut the thread profile with reduced torque. This tap is suited for use in ferrous and non-ferrous metals including mild steel, aluminum, and cast iron. It is a standard import-grade tool appropriate for production shops, maintenance facilities, and trade professionals who need a reliable, cost-effective threading solution.

This tap is used in applications requiring M5.0 x 0.80mm metric threads, a common fastener size found in automotive components, machinery, electronics enclosures, and general fabrication work. The taper style is the preferred starting tap when beginning a thread in a blind or through hole, particularly in harder materials where a plug or bottoming tap would be used as a follow-up. Machinists, maintenance mechanics, and sheet metal workers are the primary installers of this tool.

Key Features

• M5.0 x 0.80mm metric thread form for standard metric fastener compatibility
• High-speed steel (HSS) construction provides hardness and wear resistance for threading metal
• Taper chamfer design eases thread-starting and reduces initial cutting torque
• Import-grade tool suitable for general-purpose and production threading tasks
• Minimum order quantity of 1 — available as a single unit

Compatibility

Designed for cutting M5.0 x 0.80mm internal threads in standard through holes and blind holes. Compatible with manual tap handles and machine tapping applications where an M5 metric taper tap is specified.

Installation Notes

Secure the workpiece firmly before tapping to prevent movement during the threading operation. Use the appropriate cutting fluid or tapping lubricant for the base material to extend tool life and improve thread quality. Back off the tap periodically to break chips when threading blind holes or working in ductile materials. Inspect the tap for wear or chipping before each use — a damaged tap can seize in the hole and cause workpiece damage.

Technical Specifications

• Thread Size: M5.0 x 0.80mm
• Tap Type: Taper
• Material: High-Speed Steel (HSS)
• Weight: 0.09 pounds

Standard Information

• Brand: EAGLE CUTTING TOOL
• Manufacturer Part Number: MT-050-080-T-I